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The production is a Crimmins and Gore
The show is but a fair second class burlesque show. This is due to an absence of material and proper principals. The former two girls are noticeably absent. The theme which starts off promisingly but strays away a few minutes after thee initial curtain only to return at the finale after its identity had been lost to the large majority. Moreover, there is only one comedian in the lineup: Dan Crimmins is unable to carry the responsibility. His work becomes somewhat tiresome and the absence of another comedian becomes more evident. Rosa Gore is worse off as she is forced to handle the female department alone. To her credit, she performed admirably, leaving a favorable and lasting impression. The principals include Lizette Howe and Gladys St. John, both badly miscast and badly handicapped. Furthermore, some of the bits are at least 30 years old and should be left to the grave. However, they also had several good numbers, particularly the "Moon" songs and "Jungle Glide." "The Cosy Corner Girls" could use at least one more comedian and a good prima donna, or someone who could lead numbers. Good leading women of the May Howard kind are a rarity this season. One of them could do wonders with "The Cosy Corner Girls."
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Variety 24:2 (09/16/1911)